The lacer would have used any sturdy fabric she had available, usually dark in
color.
I have a vintage 'bolster' pillow (purchased on Ebay). It is made of
pieces of a navy and white stripe fabric -a twill finish. When I removed the
cover to wash it (it was very dusty and dirty), I was surprised to find a
straw filled bed pillow rolled and tied inside. The inner pillow/roll had the
traditional blue and white pillow ticking.
I re-stitched the outer cover after washing (the thread of the hand
stitched seams fell apart in the washing) and replaced it so now I have a
clean surface to work future laces. I was really surprised at the interior
pillow at first, but realized 'they used what they had available, that would
do the job'.
Lorri
Subject: [lace] 18th Century lace pillows
Dear Arachne friends
I have had a query about pillows from someone on my home ed list and
wondered if anyone could help. I've cut and copied the question below and
would be grateful for any input.
snip>>>
I am colouring in a drawing for decoupage, which I am going to put on one
of the wooden storage boxes I have. It is a drawing by William Henry Pyne
(1769-1843) from his series of rustic figures, and the one I am working on
is a lady doing pillow lace. She is using one of those cylinder pillows.
The question is, what colour would they have been, and what were they made
of? I know I don't have to make it authentic, but it would be nice if it
was just a little bit.<<<<<<
tia
Lesley
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